NYC Man Arrested in NYPD Snowball Incident Has Charges Reduced

Residents participate in a snowball fight in Washington Square Park in New York on Feb. 23. 

Photographer: Katie Godowski/MediaPunch/Sipa/AP Photo

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has reduced the charges for a man who allegedly pelted New York Police Department officers with snowballs in Washington Square Park earlier this week.

Gusmane Coulibaly was arrested and charged with assault on a police officer, obstructing governmental administration and disorderly contact. After reviewing the evidence, the charges were adjusted, Victoria Notaro an assistant district attorney said.